Iron Furniture Design · 2020
Rack For Glasses Table Stand
- A' Design Award 2020 Iron Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Studio RDD
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 22,694
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About Rack For Glasses Table Stand
"Rack of Glass" is a colorful product that was designed using a method called "The Math Of Design – Thinking Inside The Box". When you are placing your glasses on this stand, your glasses become a part of the home or the office decoration instead of increasing the mess in your surroundings. The product can be made from a rope or 3D printing.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- "Rack of Glass" design is unique because it was designed by "The Math Of Design – Thinking Inside The Box" method.
This colorful rope is turned into a stable and unique stand to keep glasses safe.
It is a stand for glasses that make your glasses become a part of your home or office decoration instead of increasing the mess and also make it easy to look for them. The product can be made from a rope or 3D printing. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 17 Height in centimeters 7 centimeters reduced
- Tags
- Décor, Design, Gift, Industrial Design, rope Work, Furniture, The Math Of Design, Decorative Items, Minimal, Homeware Design, smart gifts
- Production Technology
- The product was designed following the self-made methodology called "The Math Of Design and Thinking Inside The Box". The product can be made of ropes or 3D printing in a variety of colors.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was how to find the right type of material that will be affordable for the private customer in local production (In Israel material is very expensive).
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2018 in Israel and finished in January 2019.
- Operation Flow
- The rack for glass was designed mostly for functional office and for a decorative product with a minimal and mathematical appearance. The owner can decide to place the product in a suited location like a beautiful abstract or hang glasses (interactions) on a daily basis.
- Research
- The RACK FOR GLASSES was designed by the "Math Of Design" method which is a self-developed method. Alter the shape was developed with the tool method "Thinking inside the box" the research focused on finding the correct materials for it.
- Inspiration
- The main inspiration was Ilana Seleznev's new thinking system methodology which she developed, "The Math Of Design - Thinking Inside The Box", which leads to creative and innovative solutions.
- Image Credits
- Aya Wind
Colors of Rack For Glasses Table Stand
Design Interview about Rack For Glasses Table Stand
The main idea behind the design was the method. The inspiration is the Mathematics and one of my projects that called "Body story". In my opinion, creative and innovative development and design should be based on clear tools and formulas, in other words, working systematically and in patterns.
I what achieve systematic work. I want to prove my methodology - “the math of design”, that based on " thinking and working inside the box". I think that is makes it more effective and useful to create innovative ideas. Instead of being pressured by finding the next best thing and racking our brains on thinking outside of box, we can apply the same methods and patterns-just like mathematics. Using simple math-like tools, we can create innovative and extraordinary products in a fast and efficient way. Looking deeper in our daily environment (like offices) and surroundings in a methodological way can enlighten us and open new ways of thinking and using materials we have never thought of before.
To make a lot of smart, good and meaningful products with huge budgets that change the world.
From the moment that I control the tools from the "thinking inside the box", its take a few months (a normal and even shorter process from product design development).
I decide to pursuit an inspiration, my body projects and my Methodology.
I am happy and honor to answer yet on this question, My product being used.
I dealt with similar things earlier and a similar work environment
Minimalist and FFF designers.
Minimalism, feminine and mathematical visibility.
The function that the product does.
Method of thinking.
Cleanliness and softness work.
No :) There's only the photographer and the workshop
The technology and the material of the product selected by the magical and the psychological feelings - the product is for home or work environment. p.S - But The product can be produced in many technologies (also for mass and quantitative production)
Of course! Mathematical thinking and the research of all my method
1. The new thinking 2. Materials - in my country good materials are very expensive. It was important for me that the price has to be comfortable that people could buy beautiful, quality and practical products.
I feel more ready for some kind of exposure
Learning the method better
Grand Interview about Rack For Glasses Table Stand
My methodology The Math of Design Thinking Inside the Box is the absolute foundation of every project I undertake. For the Rack For Glasses Table Stand this systematic approach influenced the final design by treating the object as a pure geometric problem. Instead of starting with an aesthetic hunch I defined the functional requirements as mathematical constraints which allowed the form to emerge as a logical solution rather than a decorative choice. By imposing these strict parameters I was able to optimize the structural nodes and ensure that the final result was a direct manifestation of its own logic. This process is what distinguishes my practice as an industrial designer because it removes the subjective noise and leaves only the functional truth of the object.
I am driven by the fundamental need to resolve the tension between industrial utility and domestic beauty. The Rack For Glasses Table Stand was born from a desire to transform a mundane storage task into a deliberate design statement. By bridging this gap I ensure that office and home environments are not just organized but are elevated by objects that possess both structural integrity and visual clarity. My inspiration comes from the belief that even the most simple household items should reflect a sophisticated understanding of space and form. This project represents my commitment to bringing high level design principles into the everyday life of the user by creating a product that functions as both a tool and a quiet sculpture within the living environment.
The exploration of materials like rope versus three dimensional printing was a strategic exercise in scalability and adaptability. My goal was to create an affordable yet design forward solution for the Israeli market that respects both high end manufacturing precision and accessible craftsmanship. This duality is a hallmark of my work where the material selection serves the geometry rather than the other way around. By testing these different production paths I was able to demonstrate that the underlying mathematical core of the design remains consistent regardless of the material used. It allows the studio to cater to different segments of the market while maintaining the same rigorous standards of structural excellence and aesthetic minimalism that define my professional identity.
The distinctive mathematical and minimal appearance is the direct result of my Thinking Inside the Box methodology. I applied specific principles of geometric reduction to strip away everything that did not serve the primary function of holding eyewear. By isolating the essential structural nodes I arrived at an aesthetic that feels inevitable and precise which is the core goal of my design practice. Every curve and connection point is a result of a calculation rather than a stylistic whim. This adherence to geometric principles ensures that the product remains timeless and functional. It proves that when you work within a self imposed set of mathematical constraints you do not limit your creativity but rather you sharpen it to reach a higher level of clarity.
During the year long development process I discovered that the most complex design challenges are often solved through extreme simplicity. The insight that emerged was that the interaction between the object and the user is a dynamic force that must be accounted for mathematically. I learned that even the smallest dimension shift can completely redefine how a user experiences an everyday object. I also found that the transition from a digital model to a physical prototype requires a deep understanding of material properties and forces. This period of testing taught me that the marriage between digital precision and physical reality is where true innovation resides. It reinforced my commitment to the iterative process as the only way to reach a truly refined and perfect final design.
The international recognition from the A Design Award has validated my belief that rigorous industrial design is a universal language. This acknowledgment has encouraged me to push the boundaries of my mathematical approach even further as I now see how my specific methodology resonates with global audiences who value both technical depth and artistic vision. It has provided a platform to showcase that industrial design is a serious discipline that requires both analytical thinking and a deep understanding of human needs. Being part of this professional community motivates me to continue developing products that do not just fill space but actively improve the user experience through thoughtful engineering and a disciplined approach to form and function.
The versatile production methods I developed for this stand reflect the core philosophy of Studio RDD which is that design must be adaptable to its context. Whether through the manual application of rope or the high precision of three dimensional printing the underlying geometric logic remains consistent. This ensures that the design is not just a static object but a scalable solution that can live in different production realities. My commitment to adaptable design is about respecting the user and the environment where the object will be placed. It shows that good design should be resilient and capable of evolving without losing its essential character or its functional purpose which is a key tenet of my professional practice.
The choice of a 17 centimeter height was determined by a strict analysis of ergonomic reach and spatial efficiency on a standard tabletop. I did not want the object to dominate the environment but rather to exist as a focused structural element. These specific dimensions were calculated to balance optimal functionality with the visual weight of the eyewear it holds. By determining these parameters through mathematical modeling I ensured that the product maintains a perfect harmony with its surroundings. Every millimeter was considered to ensure that the stand provides a stable and secure home for delicate eyewear while simultaneously taking up the minimum amount of footprint on a desk or a nightstand.
Customer feedback has confirmed that people crave objects that bring order to their space without cluttering it. Understanding how users interact with the stand in their daily routines has informed my understanding of design as a transformative power. It has shown me that when a storage solution is designed with mathematical intent it naturally becomes a compelling decorative piece that users value. Users have noted that the clarity of the design helps them feel more organized and at ease in their workspace. This confirms my theory that good design is a quiet partner in our lives. It provides the necessary structure for our items while enhancing the visual quality of the interior space through its deliberate and measured geometry.
I envision evolving these principles by applying my mathematical design approach to increasingly complex organizational challenges in public and private spaces. I want to continue stripping away the noise of modern consumption to reveal the simple elegant and structural truths that make our everyday lives better. My mission is to show that industrial design is at its best when it is quiet precise and perfectly calculated. As I advance in my research and my professional practice I plan to use these same geometric foundations to address larger scale problems. I believe that by thinking within the right box we can solve the most difficult problems of modern living with elegance and total functional clarity.